The Italian Senate has unanimously passed a bill punishing femicide with life imprisonment and strengthening education to combat gender-based violence.

The bill passed by the Italian Senate sets severe penalties for femicide offenses, including life imprisonment for those who kill women for reasons of discrimination or hatred. It also introduces stricter conditions for incentives for convicted offenders and promotes educational initiatives to raise awareness of gender-based violence. The Chamber of Deputies is expected to give its final opinion amid an alarming rise in femicide cases in Italy.